Russian President Vladimir Putin is visiting India. He will be on a visit from December 4th to 5th, four years later. He will attend the 23rd India-Russia Annual Summit.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has invited him. India-Russia relations have improved in the past few months.
In March 2023, the International Court of Justice issued an arrest warrant against Putin. The court has found him guilty of alleged war crimes in Ukraine. Putin is visiting India amid this warrant. Let’s learn more about this warrant…
What is the International Court of Justice?
The International Court of Justice, located in The Hague, Netherlands, is a global court. It was established in 2002. The ICC is recognized by 124 countries. This court has the authority to prosecute any leader, individual, or institution in the world for serious crimes. Despite the arrest warrant issued against him in March 2023, there is little chance of other countries arresting him.
Russia and Ukraine are not members of the ICC. Regarding the warrant, Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that Russia, like other countries, does not recognize the ICC’s authority. Legally, the court’s order holds no significance for Russia.
India is not a party to the ICC
Like Russia, India is not a party to the ICC. New Delhi has not signed its main agreement. Therefore, India is not bound by its terms. India has previously hosted leaders facing ICC proceedings, for example, Sudan’s then-President Omar Hassan al-Bashir visited India in 2015.
Putin can travel to India via these routes.
124 countries recognize the ICC, which makes it possible for Putin to be arrested. Therefore, Putin will travel safely to India via friendly countries. Let’s explore the routes he can take to safely reach New Delhi…
Route No. 1 – From Russia to India via Tehran
Route No. 2 – From Russia to India via Baku, Azerbaijan
Route No. 3 – To India via Kabul
Route No. 4 – Direct route to India
Route No. 5 – To India via Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Route No. 6 – To India via Almaty, Kazakhstan
